Roger Thornton, the Dick Whittington of Newcastle, seems to have been a country boy who sought his fortune in town. He lived to become 'the richest merchant that ever was dwelling in Newcastell', and three times mayor of that town.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1399 Parliament, Member of the 1411 Parliament, Member of the 1417 Parliament
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Died: 1430

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1399 Parliament, Member of the 1411 Parliament, Member of the 1417 Parliament
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Died: 1430

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